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Tragedy in Nabadwip: Teen Swept Away in Bhagirathi During Sraddha Rituals
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News18•06-10-2026, 14:29
Tragedy in Nabadwip: Teen Swept Away in Bhagirathi During Sraddha Rituals
- •A 15-year-old boy named Sujit Saha drowned in the Bhagirathi river at Baral Ghat in Nabadwip during his uncle's Sraddha ceremony.
- •The teenager drifted into deep water while bathing with his family and was quickly swept away by the strong current.
- •Family members and locals expressed anger as professional divers arrived nearly three hours after the incident to start rescue operations.
- •Divers continue their search in the deep and strong waters of the river while the family waits anxiously on the riverbank.
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A 15-year-old named Sujit Saha drowned in the Bhagirathi River after drifting into deep water while bathing at Baral Ghat with his family during his uncle's annual Sraddha ceremony.
The tragic incident took place on a Tuesday at around 10 AM when the teenager was swept away by the river's water current.
Anger spread among family members and local residents because divers did not arrive for nearly three hours after the incident, prompting continuous demands for a prompt search and rescue operation.
